Sirach 21:22

22 The foolish enter quickly into a house, but experienced people will be ashamed to do so.

Sirach 21:22 In-Context

20 Fools raise their voice in laughter, but clever people will smile subtly in silence.

21 To the prudent, education is like a gold ornament, like a bracelet on the arm.

22 The foolish enter quickly into a house, but experienced people will be ashamed to do so.

23 The senseless peer into a house through the door, but the educated will stand outside.

24 Ignorance causes people to listen through a door, but the prudent will be distressed at the dishonor of doing so.

Footnotes

• [a] Heb An honorable person will stand outside.